Election Commission issues show cause notice to Giriraj Singh, Union Minister & BJP LS candidate from Bihar's Begusarai, for violation of model code of conduct, for a controversial speech he made in Begusarai on April 24 pic.twitter.com/8EXhQJIejl

"I would like to say, Giriraj Singh’s ancestors died and were cremated. You need a yard of land even after you die, for burial of your mortal remains. If you say you cannot chant Vande Mataram, this nation will never forget you," Singh was quoted as saying. "

In Begusarai too, many can be seen spewing venom wearing bade bhai ka kurta and chhote bhai ka pyjama," he said referring to the long shirts and short trousers that are usually associated with devout Muslims.

BJP national president Amit Shah was also present when Singh made the controversial remarks. An FIR had been registered against Singh for violating model code of conduct by making controversial remarks against the Muslim community.